While many schoolchildren learn about the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa Maria, less appealing details of Columbus' journeys include the enslavement of Native Americans and the spread of deadly diseases. Of note, in Hawaii the second Monday in October is known as Discoverers' Day, and it is not a state holiday.

"As we reflect on the adventurers throughout history who charted new courses and sought new heights", Obama's statement said, "let us remember the communities who suffered, and let us pay tribute to our heritage and embrace the multiculturalism that defines the American experience".

In the late 1970s, activists introduced the idea of replacing Columbus Day with one celebrating indigenous peoples.

While Columbus Day is still a holiday, there are some states that do not celebrate or acknowledge the day.

A search through the social media accounts and web pages of Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and several city council members found no mention of the change on Monday. The one that stands outside City Hall arrived as a gift in 1955 from Genoa, Italy, believed to be the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. "Use this day to celebrate the entire culture, celebrate Italians and indigenous both".

Throughout the years, Columbus Day has generated controversy and alternatives to the holiday have been proposed.

"Therefore, on Columbus Day, we honor the skilled navigator and man of faith, whose courageous feat brought together continents and has inspired countless others to pursue their dreams and convictions - even in the face of extreme doubt and tremendous adversity".

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